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Continental to equip Brabus 930 and Rocket 1000


Brabus will exclusively equip two new supercars with SportContact 7 tires from Continental. The SportContact 7 will be fitted from the factory on the Brabus 930, as well as the [...]

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New Linglong LXL Traction for loaders and dozers


Linglong Specialty Tires’ new LXL Traction for loaders and dozers has been designed to offer high levels of all-terrain grip, thanks to an optimized pattern, while a non-directional design simplifies [...]

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GPSNR implements digital platform to simplify reporting 


Singapore-based software developer Agridence has developed a digital platform specifically for the Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR) reporting requirements (RR) with the aim of simplifying the process of [...]

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Yokohama utilizes XAI in new tire design system


Yokohama has developed a proprietary tire design support system that uses explainable AI (XAI). This new system provides information that is useful in creating the desired tire features and supplements [...]

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Nexen Tire and Ansible Motion working together to enhance tire R&D


In a bid to utilize cutting-edge techniques in its tire R&D, Nexen Tire has introduced its High Dynamic Driving Simulator – VR-based equipment – for tire development which the tire [...]

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Yokohama to acquire Goodyear’s OTR business


An agreement has been reached for Yokohama to purchase Goodyear’s OTR tire business. The OTR segment provides specialized tires for the mining and construction industries among others. The agreed acquisition [...]

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Birla Carbon secures three more ISCC Plus certifications


Birla Carbon, a manufacturer and supplier of carbon-based solutions, has obtained obtained ISCC Plus certifications for its manufacturing units in North Bend, USA; Hamilton, Canada; and Santander, Spain. John Loudermilk, [...]

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Rimpact Components develops tire inserts for mountain bike racing


Rimpact Components, a manufacturer of mountain bike tire inserts, has introduced its new Race Edition inserts, developed with feedback from World Cup Downhill and Enduro teams over the past three [...]

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